Registered Behavioral Technician (6131)

## Description

**Department:** Clinical

**Classification:** Hourly, Non-Exempt

**Reports To:** Clinical Director

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**Position Overview**

The **Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT)** will work under the direct supervision of a **Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)** to implement behavior analytic services for individuals in the **Day and Employment Services program**. The RBT must adhere to the **Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) RBT Ethics Code** and demonstrate a commitment to **positive behavioral support strategies**.

Responsibilities include **data collection, behavior plan implementation, staff training, crisis intervention, and assisting in behavioral assessments**. The RBT will collaborate with **families, guardians, and residential staff** to support individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism.

**Key Responsibilities**

**Behavioral Support & Data Collection**

• Develop and implement **data collection systems** to track behavior patterns.
• Graph and summarize **behavioral data** regularly.
• Assist in conducting **Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs)** through direct and indirect assessments.
• Support the development and implementation of **Behavior Support Plans (BSPs) and Behavior Guidelines** under the guidance of a BCBA.
• Assist in **crisis situations**, ensuring appropriate de-escalation techniques are used.

**Staff Training & Collaboration**

• Provide **training** on **Positive Behavioral Supports (PBS), behavior plans, behavior guidelines, data collection, and other behavioral techniques**.
• Collaborate with **families, guardians, and residential staff** to address behavioral needs and develop individualized support strategies.
• Attend **Human Rights Committee and clinical review meetings** as required.

**Compliance & Safety**

• Maintain **valid Safety Care® certification** and adhere to agency safety standards.
• Ensure compliance with **all agency policies, procedures, and ethical guidelines**.
• Perform additional duties or substitute for others as needed.

## Qualifications

• **Completed 40-hour RBT training** and passed the **RBT Competency Assessment and RBT Examination**.
• Maintain **RBT credentials annually**.
• Minimum of **two years of experience** working with individuals with **intellectual disabilities and autism**.
• **Valid driver’s license**.
• Successful completion of **all state and agency-mandated training**.
• Must pass a **Criminal History Background Check (CORI)** and consent to the release of information from **Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC), Department of Developmental Services (DDS), and other agencies**.
• Strong **written and verbal communication skills**.

**Language Skills**

• Must be **fluent in English** with the ability to read, analyze, and interpret **professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations**.
• Ability to **write reports, business correspondence, and procedural manuals**.
• Strong communication skills for working with **team members, families, and community partners**.

**Physical Demands**

• Frequent **standing, walking, sitting, reaching, kneeling, and crouching**.
• Ability to **lift and/or move up to 25 pounds frequently** and **occasionally lift up to 100 pounds**.
• Specific **vision requirements** include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• **Reasoning Ability**
• Ability to **follow detailed written or oral instructions** and adapt to **various behavioral support situations**.